Vanguard Control - S2 (Lightweight) vs. Solaire CFS 14 Swift

Brand

Price

$200|Click for an updated price
$189.95|Click for an updated price

USAPA Approved

YesYes

Year Released

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Length

15.715.8

Width

8.28.2

Core Thickness

1614

Core Material

X5 Polypropylene Honeycomb CoreResponse Honeycomb

Facing Material

T700 Raw QuadCarbon Fiber FaceCarbon Friction

Weight (Low-High)

7.7 - 7.97.7 - 7.7

Handle Length

4.75

Handle Grip Circumference

4.254.125

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Selkirk

Selkirk

2014

Hayden, ID

37 paddles

Selkirk is one of our favorite paddle brands

While priced higher than other brands like VaticPro & SixZero, I think Selkirk does more to help grow the sport than most other brands. When purchasing from Selkirk Labs, you're investing in the R&D of paddle technology. If money is of no issue, the 006 is a great paddle.

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Joola

Joola

2022 (to pickleball)

Germany / Rockville, MD

25 paddles

Joola is one of our favorite paddle brands

I'm a big fan of the Collin Johns Scorpeus and the Hyperion CFS 16 was one of, if not the best paddle on the market for quite some time. A lot of pros use Joola and for good reason. They're good paddles.

Times are changing though. Honestly, you don't need to spend Joola prices (^$200) to get a really good paddle. See brands like SixZero or VaticPro.

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FAQs

  • Which paddle is cheaper?

    Vanguard Control - S2 (Lightweight) is more expensive ($200) than Solaire CFS 14 Swift ($189.95).

  • Is there a difference in the core?

    Vanguard Control - S2 (Lightweight) has a greater core thickness (16 mm) than Solaire CFS 14 Swift (14 mm). Conversely, a thinner core tends to provide more power and speed, suitable for players emphasizing a more aggressive playstyle.

  • Which paddle is longer?

    Solaire CFS 14 Swift has a greater length (15.8 inches) than Vanguard Control - S2 (Lightweight) (15.7 inches).

  • Which paddle is wider?

    Vanguard Control - S2 (Lightweight) and Solaire CFS 14 Swift have the same width (8.2 inches).

  • Which paddle is heavier?

    Vanguard Control - S2 (Lightweight) has a greater weight (7.800000000000001 oz) than Solaire CFS 14 Swift (7.7 oz).

  • Which paddle has a longer grip?

    Solaire CFS 14 Swift has a greater handle length (5 inches) than Vanguard Control - S2 (Lightweight) (4.7 inches).

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